I Heard the DrumsI Read It, But I Don't Get It: Comprehension Strategies for Adolescent ReadersI Was ThereIdentity and Learning: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fictionIf You Love This PlanetImages of Aboriginals SeriesImages: Canada Through LiteratureImmigrant Experiences: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fictionImpact: Fifty Short Short Stories. 2nd ed.Impossible ThingsIn Honour of Our Grandmothers: Imprints of Cultural SurvivalIn the Line of Duty: The Honour Roll of the RCMP Since 1873In the Middle: New Understandings About Writing, Reading, and Learning. 2nd ed.Indigena: Contemporary Native PerspectivesInside Essays IInside Stories for Senior StudentsInside Stories IInside Stories I. 2nd ed.Inside Stories IIInsights SeriesInstant English: Ideas for the Unexpected Lesson, Years 7-12Interpreting Young Adult Literature: Literary Theory in the Secondary ClassroomInterstellar PigIntroducing ShakespeareIntroducing ShakespeareInvisible Persuaders: The Battle for Your MindThe Issues Collection(SK, I/M) Saskatchewan artist Allen Sapp includes numerous colour reproductions of art works and photographs of family and friends in this memoir to show how being rooted in a loving family gave him the strong sense of identity that has contributed to his success. Sapp also relates the steps along his personal and professional journey, giving credit to the many friends who have supported his artistic progress. Through his story, the artist hopes that Aboriginal youths will listen to the voices of their elders and ancestors, and will use these memories of language and culture to enrich their own lives.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland
Many useful ideas for improving adolescent's comprehension are included in this slim volume. The suggestions it contains demand serious attention from teachers in a highly readable and pleasurable format. I Read It, But I Don't Get It is organized into three parts. Parts 1 and 2 contain chapters that pertain to topics such as "Fake Reading," "Connecting the New to the Known," and "What's the Plan?" Each chapter begins with a student quote and an anecdote involving a problem in reading encountered by the author in an actual classroom of adolescent students. The strategies presented in the book are based on research that defines the thinking strategies used by proficient readers. The roles of purpose in reading, motivation and use of prior experiences constitute the basis for many of the strategies. In this way, the book is in line with currently held ideas regarding effective reading instruction. The notion that meaning in reading is constructed as readers interact with text is at the root of the strategies presented. Part 3 consists of three short appendices that contain forms to be used to facilitate implementation of the strategies presented in the preceding chapters.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Fiction). Richter, Hans Peter. Puffin Bks. (CDS), 1987. 204 p. ISBN 0-14-032206-X ($6.99 pbk.).
In this autobiographical novel translated from German, Richter presents a young boy's understated, first-person account of life in Germany during the Third Reich. Included are a chronology of events in Germany from 1933-1943 and explanatory notes.
Suggested Use: Equality
(Print-Anthology). Roy, Ken. (Insights Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 154 p. Order no. 8016 ($13.55 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8017 ($26.15 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology of prose and poetry represents literature from Canada and abroad. An introductory section contains eight pages of images related to the theme. Included are chapter-end activities, a table of contents, biographies, and index by nationality. The teacher's guide provides teaching and assessment strategies, alternate thematic groupings, a list of related literature, and tips for using the visual unit.
Suggested Use: Multigenre
(Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1982. 35 min. Order no. 1-0182-152 ($26.95).
(CAN) This Oscar-winner warns us that time is running out, that unless we actively work to prevent nuclear war, we stand only a slim chance of surviving the 20th century. The videocassette also includes 23 Skidoo (9 min.), an eerie look at the aftermath of nuclear war.
Suggested Use: Environment and Technology
Illustrated Shakespeare Series
(Print-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Macbeth, and The Merchant of Venice.
(Video). Please refer to the titles: The Great Movie Massacre, Heathen Injuns and Hollywood Gospel, and Warpaint and Wigs
(Print-Anthology). Borovilos, John, ed. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (LRDC), 1996. 184 p. Order no. 8045 ($10.45 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a collection of prose and poetry accompanied by brief explanatory notes and questions for oral or written response. The book includes a table of contents giving author and genre of each selection, and a thematic list of selections.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Decisions; Environment and Technology; Equality; Challenges; Multigenre
(Print-Anthology). Saliani, Dom. (Insights Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 154 p. Order no. 8008 ($13.55 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8009 ($26.15 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology of prose and poetry represents literature from Canada and abroad. An introductory section contains eight pages of images related to the theme. Included are chapter-end activities, a table of contents, biographies, and index by nationality. The teacher's guide provides teaching and assessment strategies, alternate thematic groupings, a list of related literature, and tips for using the visual unit.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Equality; Multigenre
This second edition of Impact presents 50 short stories that represent a wide variety of settings, characters, situations, and plots. The balance of old and new stories demonstrates a multicultural touch. The table of contents is organized according to genre and elements of the short story. Activities at the end of each story could be adapted into the six strands of the new curriculum.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Short Stories
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Anthology). Willis, Connie. Bantam Books of Canada Inc. (BAN), 1994. 461 p. ISBN 0-553-56436-6 ($8.99 pbk.).
The 11 science fiction stories in this anthology explore topics that include censorship, the nature of the stars, alien misunderstandings, chance happenings, and courage. The stories "Ado" and "Spice Pogrom" are included in the index. Teachers are advised to select titles suited to the maturity and needs of their students.
Suggested Use: The Unknown; Short Stories
(Print-Non-Fiction). Gottfriedson, Garry and Schneider, Reisa. Theytus Books Ltd. (THY), 1994. 141 p. ISBN 0-919441-70-X ($26.95 pbk.). ISBN 0-919441-78-5 ($45.00 hdc.).
(CAN, I/M) This book focuses on the parallels between the cultural survival of Jewish people during the Holocaust and of First Nations peoples after their contact with Europeans. The expressive paintings of Linda Spaner Dayan Frimer and George Little child combine with the poetry of Reisa Smiley Schneider and Garry Gottfriedson to form a poignant testament to the healing journey of both groups as they reconnect with their heritage.
Suggested Use: Equality; Poetry
(Print-Non-Fiction). Knuckle, Robert. General Store Publishing House (GSPH), 1994. 460 p. ISBN 1-896182-10-0 ($45.00 pbk.).
(CAN) A tribute to 188 members who died in the service of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, this book contains photographs and brief biographic summaries of the fallen members, as well as introductory information about the history of the force. Included are an honour roll and an index.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Short Prose
(WCP) In the Middle represents Nancy Atwell. s extensive reflections and new thinking about teaching reading and writing. This text is much more than a minor revision of her earlier publication (1978) with new material making up more than 70 percent of the resource. As a reflective practitioner, Atwell has evolved in her teaching, and this evolution is reflected throughout the resource. This comprehensive and engaging text explains and describes, through the use of personal anecdotes and student work samples, Atwell. s practical approach to teaching reading and writing in the middle years. In addition to addressing all six language arts, this resource takes a highly collaborative, respectful, supportive approach to building a community of students who are active readers, writers and thinkers. It has several hundred mini-lessons and scripts as well as examples for teaching reading and writing using an integrated approach. The text includes an extensive table of contents, 17 appendices, a bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
(Print-Non-Fiction). McMaster, Gerald, and Martin, Lee-Ann, eds. Canadian Museum of Civilization (LRDC), 1992. 199 p. Order no. 6776 ($37.25 hdc.).
(CAN, I/M) Written to accompany the Canadian Museum of Civilization exhibition, Indigena, this book provides a contrast to celebrations surrounding Columbus' "discovery" of the Americas. Writers' and visual artists' poems, articles, and colour reproductions of art from the exhibition address historical injustice to Aboriginal peoples and demonstrate the continuity of their cultures. Selections in the book are accompanied by short biographical sketches and personal statements by the contributors. Saskatchewan Aboriginal artists represented in the book include Bob Boyer, Edward Poitras, and Gerald McMaster. The book offers colour and black and white photographs and includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Equality; Multigenre
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Secondary Level
(Print-Anthology). Hilker, Douglas. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1993. 246 p. ISBN 0-7747-1400-X ($20.95 pbk.).
(CAN) The essays in this collection are a mixture of personal writings, opinions, arguments, and factual information about issues such as the environment, the future of Canada, and growing up. Included are a table of contents and oral or written activities following each selection.
Suggested Use: Environment and Technology; Equality; Challenges; Short Prose
(Print-Anthology). Kirland, Glen and Davies, Richard, eds. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1993. 418 p. ISBN 0-7747-1408-5 ($24.95
pbk.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-7747-1409-3 ($30.95 pbk.).
(CAN) The 34 stories in this anthology represent a wide range of issues, eras, and countries of origin. Suggestions for written and oral activities accompany each selection. Included are a table of contents, detailed glossary of literary terms, and an index of titles by country. This resource is also being considered for other courses. The teacher's guide provides a brief history of the short story, strategies for developing response to short stories, and suggested selections for teaching a thematic unit. For each selection the guide gives a brief biographical note on the writer, additional literature selections, suggestions for teaching, and related activities.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Decisions; Challenges; Short Stories
(Print-Anthology). Kirland, Glen and Davies, Richard, eds. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1987. 275 p. Order no. 8026 ($19.70 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8027 ($16.30 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology contains 24 short stories organized according to the elements of fiction. Each unit's focus is introduced by a commentary. Stories are followed by activities for discussion, role play, art, or written response. The book contains a table of contents, a glossary, and a chapter providing author biographies and vocabulary explanation. The teacher's guide traces the history of the genre and provides general suggestions for its teaching. Lesson materials specific to each story include a commentary and activities for pre-reading, response, and extension.
Suggested Use: The Unknown; Decisions; Environment and Technology; Short Stories
(CAN, WCP) Elements of the short story are illustrated in this collection of 28 Canadian and multicultural stories. The student text is organized by units focusing on literary fiction elements including plot and conflict, character, setting and atmosphere, point of view, irony and symbol and theme and meaning. The final unit consists of stories for further reading. Follow-up questions to develop personal and critical responses are included as well as student learning activities that employ the varied English language arts. A detailed glossary of literary fiction terms is referenced to specific stories. Teachers should note that the depiction of aboriginal characters in the selection "Death of a Snow Machine" may be perceived as stereotypical.
The accompanying teacher. s guide provides a brief introduction to the short story as a genre, strategies for presenting short stories, suggestions for writing short stories and sample questions to evoke students. personal, critical and creative response and to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills. Also included are suggestions for teaching each short story and a subject index of the short story titles in the student anthology.
Suggested Use: Short Stories; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(CAN, WCP) Elements of the short story are illustrated in this collection of 28 Canadian and multicultural stories. The student text is organized by units focusing on literary fiction elements including plot and conflict, character, setting and atmosphere, point of view, irony and symbol and theme and meaning. The final unit consists of stories for further reading. Follow-up questions to develop personal and critical responses are included as well as student learning activities that employ the varied English language arts. A detailed glossary of literary fiction terms is referenced to specific stories. Teachers should note that the depiction of aboriginal characters in the selection "Death of a Snow Machine" may be perceived as stereotypical.
The accompanying teacher. s guide provides a brief introduction to the short story as a genre, strategies for presenting short stories, suggestions for writing short stories and sample questions to evoke students. personal, critical and creative response and to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills. Also included are suggestions for teaching each short story and a subject index of the short story titles in the student anthology.
Suggested Use: Short Stories; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Anthology). Please refer to the titles: Choices: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction, Creating and Performing: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction; Cultures: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction, The Environment: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction, Identity and Learning: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction; Immigrant Experiences: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction; Relationships and Responsibility: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction, Science in Literature: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction; Technology and Change: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction; and Understanding War: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction.
(WCP) This resource consists of 24 short lesson units and blackline masters designed to assist both the classroom teacher and the substitute teacher. Each unit provides a lively and challenging lesson plan in which students are required to integrate their language arts skills and to produce interesting and diverse performances.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
(Print-Fiction). Sleator, William. Bantam Books of Canada Inc. (BAN), 1984. 196 p. ISBN 0-553-25564-9 ($3.95 pbk.).
Barney's parents are impressed with the three strangers who have moved into the neighbouring summer beach house; they are an extremely friendly group. Barney, however, feels there is more to them than meets the eye. When he discovers that the board game they have lured him into playing is actually a life-and-death struggle, he determines to stop them. He has possession of the game piece which will save the universe from tyranny. This is an exciting science fiction novel with effective foreshadowing. Suggested Use: The Unknown
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(CD-ROM). (The Global Shakespeare Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1997. Order no. 8169 ($101.55).
This is an easy to follow, engaging look at the life, times, and works of Shakespeare. Included are 60 minutes of videos in short segments about varied topics related to London and Stratford in Shakespeare's time, Shakespeare's personal life and career, and the Globe Theater. Included are timelines of world events during this era and brief summaries of 37 plays, and the full text of eight sonnets.
Suggested Use: Plays
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (The Global Shakespeare Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1997. 96 p. Order no. 8168 ($11.50 pbk.).
This is an interesting overview of the life and works of Shakespeare. It also describes the impact of his writing on today's language. Included are several speeches, scenes, and sonnets accompanied by cartoons, sidebar explanations and illustrations, and suggested activities for response.
Suggested Use: Plays
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Video). Learning Seed Company (MCI), 1994. 22 min. Order no. 200030 ($149.00).
The purpose of this video is to identify and give examples of the persuasive elements, such as packaging, labels, and repetition, that are used to make judgments. The video focuses on raising viewer awareness of the invisible clues that influence opinion in order to make informed decisions.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
(Print-Anthology). Please refer to the titles: Justice and Native Voices.